Apr 02 Why the U.S. is leading the world in extreme weather catastrophes By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on the planet, several experts said. Then add climate change, and “buckle up. More extreme events are expected,” said Rick Spinrad, head of… Continue reading
Mar 17 Russia will award pilots involved in U.S. drone incident By Associated Press Friday's announcement appears to signal Moscow’s intention to adopt a more aggressive stance toward future American surveillance flights. Continue reading
Mar 03 China accuses U.S. of wrongfully targeting Chinese companies by restricting U.S. technology By Joe McDonald, Associated Press Washington has accused China of trying to use civilian companies to obtain processor chips, aerospace and other technologies that can be used to make weapons. Beijing retorts that the U.S. government is trying to stop potential commercial competitors. Continue reading
Jan 11 Arms supplied by UK, U.S. killed civilians in Yemen, report says By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A new report has found that weapons supplied by the United Kingdom and the United States and used by a Saudi-led coalition in war-torn Yemen killed at least 87 civilians and wounded 136 others in just over a year. Continue reading
Jan 10 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks with Mexico's López Obrador, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau By Colleen Long, Christopher Sherman, Associated Press President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they met for the annual North America Leaders Summit. Continue reading
Dec 26 China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan By Associated Press Taiwan says China's military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island. Continue reading
Dec 21 An arctic blast could snowball into a bomb cyclone. Here's what that means By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press An arctic blast is bringing extreme cold, heavy snow and high winds to much of the U.S. this week. Continue reading
Nov 29 U.S. advances in World Cup with 1-0 win over Iran By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Christian Pulisic scored while crashing headfirst into the goalkeeper late in the 38th minute and the United States advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over Iran. Continue reading
Nov 29 U.S., Iran face off in World Cup amid heightened political tensions By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press No matter the outcome, tensions are likely only to worsen in the coming months. Continue reading
Nov 25 U.S. frustrates England again at a World Cup in 0-0 draw By James Robson, Associated Press The result might not match the U.S.’ famous 1-0 win from the 1950 tournament, but it was the latest occasion in which the Americans have defied the odds against the Three Lions. Continue reading